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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

S23 MYSMOT history

S23 MYS is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Sept 2008. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2025 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 127,118 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Feb 2024.

S23 MYS black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Feb 2025
Mileage
127,118 mi
At MOT on 29 Feb 2024
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,952 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 MYS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 MYS was last recorded at 127,118 miles on 29 Feb 2024, 2,185 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,933 miles · 26 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
2,185 miles
Average per year
6,952 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 127,118 miles
  • 2022 – 124,933 miles
  • 2021 – 121,010 miles
  • 2020 – 118,366 miles
  • 2019 – 111,231 miles
  • 2018 – 99,105 miles
  • 2017 – 90,127 miles
  • 2016 – 81,278 miles
  • 2015 – 71,502 miles
  • 2014 – 57,800 miles
  • 2013 – 51,215 miles
  • 2012 – 46,379 miles
  • 2011 – 40,666 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,118 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

16 tests since 23 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,118 miles (+2,185)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    127,118 miles
    Test number
    391935433929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass124,933 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    124,933 miles
    Test number
    268666239992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail124,933 miles (+3,923)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,933 miles
    Test number
    299658106141
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass121,010 miles (+2,644)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    121,010 miles
    Test number
    865853619140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass118,366 miles (+7,135)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    118,366 miles
    Test number
    534007741975
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass111,231 miles (+12,126)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    111,231 miles
    Test number
    731780209944
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass99,105 miles (+523)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    99,105 miles
    Test number
    887224259825
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail98,582 miles (+8,455)2 dangerous5 major1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,582 miles
    Test number
    265995331298
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust fumes can be smelt under bonnet
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake flexi hose deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perished and worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm bush has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake flexi hose deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bottom hub bearing has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perished and worn on inner edge, also has nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  9. Pass90,127 miles (+8,849)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    90,127 miles
    Test number
    702805002121
    • AdvisoryTyres wearing inner edge
  10. Pass81,278 miles (+9,776)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    81,278 miles
    Test number
    335234976530
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)
  11. Pass71,502 miles (+60)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    71,502 miles
    Test number
    621179049823
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  12. Fail71,442 miles (+13,642)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,442 miles
    Test number
    780423301750
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  13. Pass57,800 miles (+6,585)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    57,800 miles
    Test number
    795372134209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,215 miles (+4,836)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    51,215 miles
    Test number
    755911533294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,379 miles (+5,713)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    46,379 miles
    Test number
    255995332205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    40,666 miles
    Test number
    316886161264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 MYS

Does S23 MYS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S23 MYS expired on 28 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S23 MYS?
The MOT on S23 MYS expired on 28 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S23 MYS done?
S23 MYS was recorded at 127,118 miles at its MOT on 29 Feb 2024, an average of 6,952 miles a year.
Has S23 MYS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 MYS has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on S23 MYS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S23 MYS find?
S23 MYS passed its latest MOT on 29 Feb 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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